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Parasite Named Best Film of 2000s, Diversity Lacking

7/14/2025

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Bong Joon-ho's *Parasite* has been crowned the greatest film of the 2000s by The New York Times, celebrated for its sharp critique of class disparity. Through the lives of the Kims and Parks, it reveals the unsettling truths of wealth dynamics. However, the list's limited diversity calls for a more inclusive recognition of cinematic excellence.

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Story summary

Bong Joon-ho's *Parasite* has been crowned the greatest film of the 2000s by The New York Times, celebrated for its sharp critique of class disparity. Through the lives of the Kims and Parks, it reveals the unsettling truths of wealth dynamics. However, the list's limited diversity calls for a more inclusive recognition of cinematic excellence.